SEA Regional Operations Lead — Patient Access & Programs

Axios International Consultants Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 366,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Axios International Consultants Ltd seeks a strong, hands-on Regional Operations Lead to oversee programmes, people and client relationships across Southeast Asia. Based in Malaysia, the role will initially cover Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines, with India or other markets potentially added as the regional scope evolves.

This is not a traditional coordination role. The successful candidate will create clarity and accountability, develop local managers, and ensure regional teams receive

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, patient assistance, patient‑support or patient‑access services.
• Proven leadership of teams across multiple countries or complex environments.
• Strong senior client-facing capability with ability to manage difficult discussions.
• Solid operational track record including program performance, budgets and risk management.
• Excellent written and spoken English and willingness to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership to country, programme and operational teams across the region.
• Lead Patient Assistance Programs and other patient‑access services with high-quality, compliant delivery.
• Set priorities, clarify responsibilities, coach managers and foster ownership and accountability.
• Act as the senior regional contact for key pharmaceutical clients and stakeholders.
• Represent regional needs within Axios and secure timely operational support.
• Oversee regional performance, capacity, revenues, costs, risks and improvement actions.
• Identify opportunities to retain and expand client relationships and shape new opportunities.
• Maintain exposure to field realities through regional travel and engagement with teams and partners.

Skills

Leadership across regions

Client-facing

Programme management

Healthcare/pharma domain

Travel readiness

Job description

Axios International Consultants Ltd seeks a strong, hands-on Regional Operations Lead to oversee programmes, people and client relationships across Southeast Asia. Based in Malaysia, the role will initially cover Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines, with India or other markets potentially added as the regional scope evolves.

This is not a traditional coordination role. The successful candidate will create clarity and accountability, develop local managers, and ensure regional teams receive